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TRS
The TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) connector is a 1/4-inch connector used with balanced cables. It is
also referred to as a balanced 1/4 inch connector.
Inputs 3–8 of the AW2816 use TRS connecters. In order to connect microphones with XLR
outputs to inputs 3-8 of the AW2816, a XLR to TRS cable should be used. There is no need for
balancing transformers as inputs 3-8 are balanced.
The Monitor Outputs of the AW2816 also use TRS connectors.
PHONE
The phone connector is used with unbalanced cables. It is called a phone connector because it
was originally used for connecting lines together on a telephone switchboard. It is also
commonly referred to as unbalanced 1/4 inch connector. This is usually used for connecting
guitars or keyboards to amplifiers or to the mixer.
The Hi Z input and the Omni Outs of the AW2816 use unbalanced 1/4-inch connecters.
RCA
The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was the original developer of the RCA connector. It
was developed, and is still commonly used, for home stereos and televisions.
It is also sometimes referred to as a phono connector.
